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In this letter Edward states that he feels some family members don't write often enough. He is still in the Falmouth, Virginia area and thinks he will be for some time. He expresses disappointment in having General Banks sent to New Orleans and wonders if things could have been handled differently. Lastly, he mentions not having heard form Charlie Post and says that his brother Will should not feel badly over his failure.

Edward gives thanks for the tobacco he received, talks about the meals he had for Christmas and New Year's, and gives his thoughts on college societies. In the end he mentions General Griffin and General Porter and how they are being brought to trial.

Edward is concerned that he has not heard from home in a while. He states that nothing is new in his camp and things seem "very dull." He then speaks about how General Porter was able to get through his trial, and lists several reasons why he should now "cease to blame the Administration." In the end Edward speaks about Governor Andrews of Massachusetts.

Edward talks about the usefulness of half sheets of paper, and how he felt forced to write a letter to someone though he thought of nothing to write. He mentions that his division is stopped near Falmouth for supplies, and feels it would have been better for them to continue to Harper's Ferry. He defends Commander Burnside, thinking that a lot of what is done is due to red tape in Washington. In closing he wonders how long the war will continue.

Edward writes to his brother to tell him he hoped to stop in Geneva while on his way to Michigan. He speaks about the miserable weather and the harshness of camp life. In the end he thanks his brother for the photographs he received. In some sections of the letter, the ink is severely faded and hard to read.

The first four pages of an incomplete letter from Edward to "Friends at Home" in which Edward describes his unit's progress since the Battle of Yorktown, including the Battle of Hanover Court House and the Battle of New Bridge.

In a letter to his sister, Anna, written near Richmond, Virginia, Edward describes lithographs of Generals McClellan and Morell, as well as Colonel Woodbury, he is sending. He talks of a potential Senate bill by Hale making it legal to enlist African Americans as soldiers and describes his reasoning for requesting a commission in the Army or Marines.

In a letter to his mother written while at camp on July 4, Edward describes some of the battles he has seen: some minor, others more severe.

Edward writes a brief letter to his mother to let her know his division is in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He speaks of fighting in the streets. It is the third day of the Battle of Fredericksburg.

A letter to Edward's sister from camp near Warrenton, Virginia in which he laments the relieving of General McClellan from his command of the Army of the Potomac. Date at the head of the first page is difficult to read; the letter was likely written in November, 1862.

Camped on the land of a Dr. Gaines, a secessionist sympathizer, Edward predicts the end of the war after Richmond is captured. He talks of food and suppplies, expresses his desire for the position of 2nd Lieutenant, and asks to be remembered to a number of friends back in Geneva.

In his letter to his sister, Lottie, written near Harrison's Landing, Virginia, Edward mentions how he hears so little from family members, and states that getting a leave to come home would be near impossible.

In this letter Edward mentions how he has been detailed as a clerk to his headquarters, gives a mention about the charge of the 4th Mich. across the Potomac, and speaks briefly about his battle at Malvern Hill.

Edward mentions the departure of Gen. Fitz-John Porter from the 5th Corps, and describes how the Army of the Potomac was divided into three "Grand Divisions". He then tells about his new appointment as clerk at Division Headquarters and his recent whereabouts.

Part of a letter from Edward Taylor to his mother, dated January 10, 1861, describing his Christmas in Michigan. The letter is incomplete, containing only the first two pages.